Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- CelebNews currently ranks #211 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #42, first reached on Jul 17, 2025.
- Active installs have held steady at 1K+ since we began tracking it in June 2026.
- It is averaging 24 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 41% versus the month before (40/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.4, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #48 since the theme joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #211 |
| 2026-08-31 | #209 |
| 2026-07-31 | #174 |
| 2026-06-30 | #159 |
| 2025-08-11 | #49 |
| 2025-07-31 | #43 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,000 |
| 2025-08-11 | 700 |
| 2025-07-31 | 500 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 24 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 17 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13 |
| 2026-04-30 | 282 |
| 2026-03-31 | 23 |
| 2026-02-28 | 22 |
| 2026-01-31 | 20 |
| 2025-12-31 | 22 |
| 2025-11-30 | 38 |
| 2025-10-31 | 81 |
| 2025-09-30 | 28 |
| 2025-08-31 | 26 |
| 2025-07-31 | 78 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | AF themes |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.4 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2025-07-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2025-07-17 |
Description
CelebNews is a specialized WordPress child theme on the MoreNews platform designed for entertainment magazines, artist portfolios, and multimedia portals. It focuses on showbiz-centric layouts featuring banner placements, media-friendly galleries, and social media integration. By utilizing the MoreNews header and footer builder and parent block patterns, it enables rapid setup of artist profiles and event lists via popular page builders. The theme is AMP-ready, SEO-optimized, and WCAG-conscious, featuring WooCommerce support for merchandising. It provides extensive multilingual starter content, including Spanish, German, French, Russian, and Italian. https://afthemes.com/products/celebnews/
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use CelebNews?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is CelebNews?
As of September 1, 2026, CelebNews ranks #211 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #42.
When was CelebNews last updated?
CelebNews was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 2.1.4). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes CelebNews?
CelebNews is developed by AF themes. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in July 2025.
